redemptive

Adjective
US[rih-demp-tiv]/rɪˈdɛmptɪv/3 syllablesalso [rih-dem-tiv] /rɪˈdɛmtɪv/
Synonyms: redemptionalredemptoryredeemingsaving

Open English WordNet

Adjective (2)

  1. of or relating to or resulting in redemption“a redemptive theory about life — E.K.Brown”Synonyms: redemptionalredemptoryRelating to redemption
  2. bringing about salvation or redemption from sin“saving faith”“redemptive (or redeeming) love”Synonyms: redeemingsavingOpposite evilSimilar good

Related words redemption noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Re·demp′tive (-t?v), adjective

Serving or tending to redeem; redeeming; as, the redemptive work of Christ.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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